Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

About Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Born November 17, 1958, in Lombard, Illinois, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, an American actress and singer of Italian heritage, found her early artistic inclinations in Oak Park. Her initial artistic ambitions leaned towards opera. Following her studies in drama at the University of Illinois and honing her craft in theatrical productions, she relocated to New York. Her professional stage career began in the 1980 revival of West Side Story, where she served as an understudy. Her transition to the silver screen was marked by a significant role as Gina Montana, sister to Al Pacino's character, in Brian De Palma's 1983 film Scarface. She garnered significant critical attention for her portrayal of Carmen in Martin Scorsese's 1986 film The Color of Money, starring alongside Paul Newman and Tom Cruise. This performance secured her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress and a Golden Globe nomination. Mastrantonio solidified her status as a notable presence in late 1980s and early 1990s filmmaking with memorable characters, including the resilient Lindsey Brigman in James Cameron's 1989 film The Abyss and Maid Marian in the 1991 movie Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, where she costarred with Kevin Costner. Throughout the 1990s, she appeared in fewer films, often in smaller productions, with the exception of the 2000 film The Perfect Storm. Since that time, she has appeared in only one feature film, focusing instead on recurring television engagements.